American Coal Layoffs
GALATIA -- Nearly 190 workers at a Galatia coal mine have lost their jobs.
Employees say they were given the bad news during a meeting Friday afternoon.
The American Coal Company said the layoffs are due to sudden, unforeseeable circumstances and physical distress beyond the company's control.
Employees at the New Future Mine say they were given little notice.
American Coal says the layoffs are effective immediately and are expected to be permanent.
Company vice president Robert Murray said 644 people remain employed at American Coal's New Era, Galatia North, and New Future Mines.
In November of last year, the Galatia company reduced some worker's pay by 15 percent.
Employees say they were given the bad news during a meeting Friday afternoon.
The American Coal Company said the layoffs are due to sudden, unforeseeable circumstances and physical distress beyond the company's control.
Employees at the New Future Mine say they were given little notice.
American Coal says the layoffs are effective immediately and are expected to be permanent.
Company vice president Robert Murray said 644 people remain employed at American Coal's New Era, Galatia North, and New Future Mines.
In November of last year, the Galatia company reduced some worker's pay by 15 percent.
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